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Saint Paul Escapes from Damascus

Philip Galle after Maerten van Heemskerck

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a figure running and looking upwards to the right. The person has curly hair and a curly beard, dressed in flowing garments and appears to be barefoot. They hold a staff in one hand and something under their other arm. In the background, two figures lean over a large stone structure, lowering another person in a basket. The scene is set in a city with arches and buildings visible under a starry night sky with a crescent moon.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
4499 × 3544 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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